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• Forteo may cause dizziness or fast heartbeats after an injection generic forteo drug. Injectthe medication in a location where you can sit or lie down following the injectionshould dizziness or fast heartbeats occur generic forteo drug.
What is Forteo?
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• Forteo is used for men and women with osteoporosis who are at high riskfor bone fractures generic forteo drug.
• Forteo may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide generic forteo drug.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Forteo?
• Do not use Forteo without first talking to your doctor if you
· have Paget's disease of the bone;
· have unexplained high levels of alkaline phosphatase in the blood,which may indicate Paget's disease;
· are a child or young adult;
· have ever been diagnosed with bone cancer or other cancers that havespread (metastasized) to the bones;
· have had radiation therapy involving the bone;
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• You may not be able to take Forteo, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above generic forteo drug.
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How should I use Forteo?
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• Forteo is administered by injection using a prefilled delivery device generic forteo drug. Your doctor or other healthcare provider will give you detailed instructionson how to inject the medication generic forteo drug.
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• Forteo may cause dizziness or fast heartbeats after an injection generic forteo drug. Injectthe medication in a location where you can sit or lie down following the injectionshould dizziness or fast heartbeats occur generic forteo drug.
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• The same pen can be used for up to 28 days after the first injectionfrom the pen generic forteo drug. Throw away the pen after 28 days of use, even if it is not completelyempty generic forteo drug.
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• Dispose of all needles and syringes in an appropriate, puncture-resistantdisposal container generic forteo drug.
• Your doctor may want to perform blood or urine tests during treatmentto determine your response to Forteo generic forteo drug.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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What happens if I overdose?
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• Symptoms of a Forteo overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness,and headache generic forteo drug.
What should I avoid while using Forteo?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatmentwith Forteo unless otherwise directed by your doctor generic forteo drug.
What are the possible side effects of Forteo?
• Stop using the medication and seek emergency medical attention if youexperience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Forteo generic forteo drug.
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• Most side effects from Forteo are mild and include dizziness and legcramps generic forteo drug. If you become lightheaded or have fast heartbeats after an injection,sit or lie down until you feel better generic forteo drug. If you do not feel better, call yourhealthcare provider before continuing treatment generic forteo drug.
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• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur generic forteo drug. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome generic forteo drug.
What other drugs will affect Forteo?
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• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Forteo generic forteo drug. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products generic forteo drug.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Forteo written for healthprofessionals that you may read generic forteo drug.
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